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Firmware Updates Info ONLY
- Thread starter kd4efm
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NX Series Firmware update - July 2026
6.03 - 5000 series
5.03 - 3000 series
NXR x00 series - 5.51
KPG-D3N - Ver 4.32
6.03 - 5000 series
5.03 - 3000 series
NXR x00 series - 5.51
KPG-D3N - Ver 4.32
any SRN for those?
Not at this time. I will advise when I find out. Most likely DMR trunking updates. As for the NXR-x00, stability stuff.
NX-5000 - Fixes P25-Phase 2 Encryption issue, Indiv Call issues.
NX-3000 - no info given at this time
NXR - Fixes Conventional Audio voting issue.
NX-3000 - no info given at this time
NXR - Fixes Conventional Audio voting issue.
just looked and these were only uploaded to the legacy site
I'm told that D3N 4.32 fixes (at least) a pretty obscure bug I found that happens when duplicating a system that uses DTMF (at least) ANI.
I'm seeing them on the new site under the individual software and firmware pages, but note that the front page still doesn't show new articles. I hope they remember that before the legacy site's cert expires in November this time. :|
hulka
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Dumb question but is there any updates for the SCM or does it update with regular updates? New to Kenwood Radios. (I have a 5300K5)
Also were do you find the latest firmware updates?
Also were do you find the latest firmware updates?
I would guess it would be addressed with regular updates, but I'm guessing.
Typically your dealer will provide the updates, etc. Who I used sends an email out with the firmware. If you purchased from an individual and not a dealer then maybe one of the dealers on here will reach out.
If the SCM where ever to get an update, it would be within the firmware update itself for the radio model(s). When I was on the in with some folks, this was what I was told a few years ago.
Flat-out-guess: updates to SCM would be really rare, as there should be some pretty intense testing and then re-certification required. Not sure what they do if they find an actual error.
See FIPS 140-3 Transition Effort | CSRC for a look at the relevant process to change the FIPS 140 standard.
